Now these are TIPS guys, good job.

I have never experimented with tape or tubing on my hardware mainly because I don't want to increase the number of variables, because then you don't know what actually caused the fish to strike, the #4 size, the brass blade, or the green tape. But I would definately try some "killer" tape/tubing combos that you guys have found for steelhead, salmon, or dollies.

Erik, this is MorTac's theory, not mine. I thought it had merit; I could definately see a fish focused more on a shiny silver 2/0 hook rather than the black spoon in front of it. I like a guy who thinks he has a 99% chance of hooking any fish in a drift though; they call that confidence in what you're using.

I fished the ultra low and clear Calawah two weeks ago and learned alot about how fish react to different size and color spinners. You wouldn't believe how many fish turned around and "pecked" my spinner from an odd angle, not getting hooked. I had a couple of fish come from out of nowhere and "bulldog" my spinner without opening their mouths, like a bull does to a red cape, and continue on to the next drift. Very fun to watch.

I got a row of silver plate planted and some Pierce hooks on the way, thanks guys.

TK